Rutgers sports scores big in proposed N.J. budget, will get $100M for arena, practice facility

[Tango Two]

Big news from the politics side of the newsroom: Gov. Phil Murphy's administration agreed to earmark $100 million to Rutgers to help fund the renovation of Jersey Mike's Arena and kick-start the multi-million-dollar indoor football practice facility Greg Schiano has wanted since arriving for his second stint.

Here are the details from our Brent Johnson and Ted Sherman:

Rutgers sports scores big in proposed N.J. budget, will get $100M for arena, practice facility

The university will also get an additional $200 million for its medical school and research facilities.

www.nj.com

 

[ScarletKid2008]

Whoaaaa! This is huge and unexpected news !!

this is exactly how the RWJ practice facility got seeded , proved the concept & certainity for fundraising and then quickly got done .

Pat Hobbs leveraging his relationships and calling the play again! I love it !

 

[RU205]

Murphy has helped RU sports more than other NJ governors.

 

[ScarletKid2008]

After reading.

$300m total for RU projects including :

$150m for RU medical schools
$50m for the “hub” research complex in downtown NB Looks like this is
$100m for the athletic facilities for jersey mikes and football indoor practice

This is not a done deal yet. And seems like some lawmakers are not happy with the $100 towards athletic facilities.

 

[AreYouNUTS]

Huge, huge, HUGE! This gets things in motion (still have fundraising to do...) AND should help free up $$$'s to go to sports like lax and baseball for their new facilities!

 

[AreYouNUTS]

Murphy has helped RU sports more than other NJ governors.

Well....ah, shit, I'll leave it alone lol! THANK YOU PHIL MUPHY!!!

 

[RU205]

Well....ah, shit, I'll leave it alone lol! THANK YOU PHIL MUPHY!!!

Sorry- Not meant to be a political comment, or start a political discussion. But he's done more than governors that root for ND or other schools....

 

[robjknight]

Murphy has helped RU sports more than other NJ governors.

I think you mean NJ taxpayers have!

 

[RU205]

I think you mean NJ taxpayers have!

Taxpayers don't set the budget. If it was up to the tax payers on this board, RU would get more money.

 

[mdk01]

$100m for the athletic facilities for jersey mikes and football indoor practice

It is also dependent on private donations.

This is not a done deal yet. And seems like some lawmakers are not happy with the $100 towards athletic facilities.

Unhappy? The faculty will likely have a melt down.

 

[fsg2]

Some pols talk, but Murph-man gets it done!

Win for RU, win for NJ, win for the future.

 

[AreYouNUTS]

Sorry- Not meant to be a political comment, or start a political discussion. But he's done more than governors that root for ND or other schools....

For Rutgers, he has, I completely agree.

 

[Scarlet83]

After reading.

$300m total for RU projects including :

$150m for RU medical schools
$50m for the “hub” research complex in downtown NB Looks like this is
$100m for the athletic facilities for jersey mikes and football indoor practice

This is not a done deal yet. And seems like some lawmakers are not happy with the $100 towards athletic facilities.

Where does it say it’s not a done deal? It’s a part of the budget that goes into place on July 1, right? Thanks!

 

[RUKen]

Where does it say it’s not a done deal? It’s a part of the budget that goes into place on July 1, right? Thanks!

Vote is tomorrow. If approved Governor signs into effect Thursday

 

[RUPete]

Nice!

Where does it say it’s not a done deal? It’s a part of the budget that goes into place on July 1, right? Thanks!

That was my question as well: is there still some haggling to happen? But I think the haggling should have happened by now with the fiscal year deadline looming.

 

[RUBOB72]

Yes for sure the faculty will be highly upset and demand a 20-30% percent increase immediately in wages and benefits. Don’t forget an increase in time for personal educational fulfillment with lifetime adjustments for health and welfare post teaching. Where the hell is Professor Illingsworth when you need him?

 

[RUBOB72]

Figure this to be completed by 2030 … If the world still exists.

 

[RUPete]

Figure this to be completed by 2030 … If the world still exists.

Yes!!!! I missed you Bob, where you been with these posts? Try to enjoy this positive news while you can.

 

[Scarlet Jerry]

This is a win on many levels, both academic and athletic. As far as legislators complaining about funding athletics, remember that the state used funding for private enterprises like Xanadu and the road improvements around the new Giants stadium. Don’t even get me started on the money that was wasted with the School Development Authority. It’s about time that NJ funded it’s state university on projects like this.

 

[LeapinLou]

I think most Governors have gone to bat for RU. Corzine even donated $1M of his own money. But this is next level. Joining the Big 10 has really changed the game.

 

[AreYouNUTS]

Figure this to be completed by 2030 … If the world still exists.

It'll happen long before then I'd bet.

 

[ClassOf02]

Ted Sherman reporting this? I remember that name. Uh oh.

 

[knightfan7]

Ted Sherman reporting this? I remember that name. Uh oh.

If it's another slanted hit piece meant to get Uncle Bob, he's too late.

 

[koleszar]

Nice!

That was my question as well: is there still some haggling to happen? But I think the haggling should have happened by now with the fiscal year deadline looming.

I read the full article, like you said, "the haggling should have happened by now". There was some mumbling and grumbling on the athletics spending but with the Dems in full control this one has moved quickly through. It's a done deal at this point, all's that's left is the bitching and moaning from everyone who hates Rutgers Athletics.

 

[Knight Shift]

Well....ah, shit, I'll leave it alone lol! THANK YOU PHIL MUPHY!!!

Gotta give Flood some credit here!!! 😜 🥸

 

[RUPete]

I read the full article, like you said, "the haggling should have happened by now". There was some mumbling and grumbling on the athletics spending but with the Dems in full control this one has moved quickly through. It's a done deal at this point, all's that's left is the bitching and moaning from everyone who hates Rutgers Athletics.

That’s okay. We’re used to it by now.

 

[RUBlackout7]

Murphy = GOAT

 

[RUScrew85]

It'll happen long before then I'd bet.

Which one? The end of the world or the improvements? LOL

 

[Wolv RU]

Rare unexpected good financial/funding news for Rutgers athletics. Had to check to make sure this is reality.

If it's another slanted hit piece meant to get Uncle Bob, he's too late.

It is too bad Bob M was not able to see this. He would have enjoyed this for sure.

 

[Section124]

Not a Murphy fan but he has been great for Rutgers. SL always had to get their digs in but who cares. The deal is done.

 

[srru86]

This is a win on many levels, both academic and athletic. As far as legislators complaining about funding athletics, remember that the state used funding for private enterprises like Xanadu and the road improvements around the new Giants stadium. Don’t even get me started on the money that was wasted with the School Development Authority. It’s about time that NJ funded it’s state university on projects like this.

Precisely

 

[AreYouNUTS]

Gotta give Flood some credit here!!! 😜 🥸

lol!

 

[Knight Shift]

I read the full article, like you said, "the haggling should have happened by now". There was some mumbling and grumbling on the athletics spending but with the Dems in full control this one has moved quickly through. It's a done deal at this point, all's that's left is the bitching and moaning from everyone who hates Rutgers Athletics.

Probably a good thing Steve Sweeney is out of the way?

 

[RUforlife]

The kids you need to to win divisions and conferences aren't coming to Rutgers or any school for the practice facilities, they are coming for the NIL $s. Improved practice facilities will help us recruit against the Temple's and Indiana's of the world, but that is about it.

 

[Rutgers Chris]

The best way to match these funds? We each agree to donate $20 for every Nj.com article written about how wrong it is to spend on athletics. Should raise a few hundred million easy

 

[bigmatt718]

Probably a good thing Steve Sweeney is out of the way?

God bless that truck driver from South Jersey that sent that pig Swiney into retirement.

 

[koleszar]

Probably a good thing Steve Sweeney is out of the way?

Yes, the South Jersey mafia of Norcross/Sweeney(Boss Tweed) has been neutered. You know they would have fought this tooth and nail. To all you Southern NJ ladies and gents job well done.

 

[bigmatt718]

Yes, the South Jersey mafia of Norcross/Sweeney(Boss Tweed) has been neutered. You know they would have fought this tooth and nail. To all you Southern NJ ladies and gents job well done.

Yet they would've given that 3rd rate glorified teacher college Rowan a brand new hoops facility or football stadium at the drop of a hat. Yes sir, I'm so glad those former enemies of Rutgers are forced into retirement for good.

 

[RUBlackout7]

The kids you need to to win divisions and conferences aren't coming to Rutgers or any school for the practice facilities, they are coming for the NIL $s. Improved practice facilities will help us recruit against the Temple's and Indiana's of the world, but that is about it.

Agree, NIL is more important now, but facilities are a factor too. Especially when NIL deals are similar between schools.

 

[Wolv RU]

The kids you need to to win divisions and conferences aren't coming to Rutgers or any school for the practice facilities, they are coming for the NIL $s. Improved practice facilities will help us recruit against the Temple's and Indiana's of the world, but that is about it.

Improvements on both are needed and helpful.